The Kingston High senior defended his 195-pound title at the Section 9, Division 1 (large school) championships to earn a return trip to the New York State Public High School Athletic Association championships.

Edmond (42-4) capped off his dominant showing with a 14-3 major decision over Minisin Valley's Michael Byrne in Tuesday's final.

Edmond reached the final with wins over Pine Bush's Tom Brauniuns (pin in 1:34) and Saugerties' Bethel (9-1 decision) in the two-day event rescheduled twice because of the weather.

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The tournament was scheduled for Saturday and Sunday, but was pushed back a day because of Friday's snowstorm.

The finals, scheduled, for Monday, were postponed a day because of snow, sleet and freezing rain on Monday.

The other area wrestler to reach the final, Saugerties' Rob Cuomo was pinned by Warwick's Connor Leavell in 4:34 of their 182-pound match.

In the consolation finals, Nick Sebesta (120 pounds), Alec Guevera (145) and Brandon Mascaro (285) were victorious for Wallkill, while Bethel and Alex Munoz (160) won for Saugerties.

Wallkill's Tyler Blasko fell in his 152-pound consolation final.

Placing fifth among the locals were Logan Losito (106), Tyler Owen (138) and Evan Longinott (220) of Wallkill; Javeed Green (132) and Jake Wood (170) of Kingston; and John Lerczak of Saugerties (126).